The NHL's real problem are its defensemen
The NHL has slowly been reducing the acceptable tasks for defensemen over the years with rule changes. So why not get rid of the position entirely? (Sarcasm alert)
blocking shots
Busting an NHL myth: 'The best teams block the most shots'
"It’s become a new thing in the N.H.L. It’s a very good defensive tactic. You hear a lot of coaches say, ‘Get in the shooting lanes.’ We do our penalty-killing meetings, talk about...
